- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wappingers Falls, NY
James S Evans Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James S Evans Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362988004017
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James S Evans Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Wappingers Falls · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James S Evans Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James S Evans Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wappingers Falls, NY.
School address
District: Wappingers Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362988004017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
James S Evans Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 362988004017 · Wappingers Falls, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 14.1:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: John Jay Senior High School (1,768 students)
James S Evans Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
James S Evans Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Jay Senio
John Jay Senior High School
1,768 students
- Roy C Ketcham
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
1,557 students
- Van Wyck Junio
Van Wyck Junior High School
878 students
- Myers Corners
Myers Corners School
836 students
- Gayhead School
Gayhead School
831 students
- This school 297
James S Evans Elementary School
297 students
What this shows James S Evans Elementary School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How James S Evans Elementary School compares
James S Evans Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, James S Evans Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Wappingers Central School District reports $24,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James S Evans Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Jay Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy C Ketcham Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Wyck Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myers Corners School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gayhead School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James S Evans Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about James S Evans Elementary School
How many students attend James S Evans Elementary School?
James S Evans Elementary School has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wappingers Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James S Evans Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James S Evans Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James S Evans Elementary School?
30.0% of students at James S Evans Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James S Evans Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James S Evans Elementary School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Wappingers Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James S Evans Elementary School?
James S Evans Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James S Evans Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wappingers Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, James S Evans Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wappingers Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wappingers Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Wappingers Central School District?
Besides James S Evans Elementary School, Wappingers Central School District also operates John Jay Senior High School (1,768 students), Roy C Ketcham Senior High School (1,557 students), and Van Wyck Junior High School (878 students). See the Wappingers Central School District district page for the complete list.